Understanding Health Topics, Conditions and More...

At Bermuda Hospitals Board we are committed to patient education. If you would like more information about a health topic, the MedlinePlus website provides information about diseases, conditions and wellness issues in language you can understand.

Although information on the MedlinePlus website relates to medical topics and issues, no information in the website should be construed as medical advice.

Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

About MedlinePlus

MedlinePlus directs you to information to help answer health questions. MedlinePlus brings together authoritative information from the US National Library of Medicine, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other US government agencies and health-related organisations. MedlinePlus also contains extensive information about drugs and supplements, an illustrated medical encyclopedia, interactive tutorials, the latest health news, and surgery videos.

Note: Clicking the link above will take you to a website that is not affiliated with BHB in any way. The Bermuda Hospitals Board takes no responsibility for the content or information contained in linked sites. The Bermuda Hospitals Board does not exert editorial or any other control over the MedlinePlus website and the link should not be interpreted as an endorsement of the information on the linked site. Again, this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice.